Understanding Pest Control Methods

After suffering with a massive cockroach infestation in our house, I knew that I had to be on my best behavior to keep them from coming back. Instead of going back to our old ways, we started cleaning meticulously and sealing up cracks and holes that led to the outside. We also worked hard to spot young cockroaches and exterminate them before they grew into breeding adults. To ward off future issues, we also hired a professional exterminator to go through our house and apply a residual insecticide. These measures worked incredibly well, and we have been able to keep our place roach-free. Check out this blog to learn more about pest control.

Those pesky little flies you see in your home may seem harmless enough, but if left alone, they can get out of control. Soon enough they'll be everywhere, including floating around in your cup of coffee. This is definitely not something you want to happen. You can get rid of those fruit flies yourself with just a few household items. See below for helpful tips on how to banish fruit flies from your home.[Read More]

One of the most unwanted pests to invade your living space is the German cockroach. These bugs can multiply quickly to produced a full-blown infestation in a short period. Still, if you have German cockroaches in your home, there are pest control applications available to help you get rid of them. Here are a few:
Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs)
Insect growth regulators don't kill the German Cockroaches. Instead, they prevent the bugs from maturing properly so that they are unable to reproduce.[Read More]

Just because the cold weather is here and the pollen count is down, it doesn't mean that you are less likely to suffer from allergies. There are plenty of things in and around your home that can cause your allergies to act up with one of them being cockroaches. In fact, 76% of allergists reported that cockroaches are one of the most common pests for those who suffer from asthma and allergies, according to a study conducted by the National Pest Management Association and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.[Read More]